Young Readers Find Favorite Books Among First Steps

According to a March 7 article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer the number of teens reading, checking out and buying books has been steadily increasing since 1999. While some credit the “Harry Potter” phenomenon, many others note the importance of young reader programs that encourage toddlers and infants to explore books along with their first steps.

In honor of National Library Week, the St. Charles Children's Learning Center at the College of Southern Maryland's La Plata campus presents a list of books popular among the youngest generation of readers.

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“Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg “Down by the Station” by Will Hillenbrand “Curious George” by H. A. Rey

For information on the learning center, call 301-934-7871 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7871 for Charles County; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7871 for St. Mary's County or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7871 for Calvert County or visit http://www.csmd.edu/clc/.